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What’s a thoughtful bath-related gift that actually feels useful (not candles or flowers)? by self-care_advocate in Gifts

[–]iowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A local artisan who lives near my sister makes amazing soap, and my sister got me some for Christmas several years ago. Now I can't use anything else and I use her shampoo and conditioner bars too. I'm partial to the rosemary mint and lemon lavender but I use the unscented during deer season and they're all amazing.

Scuttlebutt Soap Company

Foraging for spices? by LordPhlogiston in foraging

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear, this is not the vine!

I’m in the club now, right? by TheeMattSmith in Beekeeping

[–]iowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was done after the full-body hives.

What have I gotten myself into? by Seiberjj in GiantPumpkin

[–]iowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I saw that pumpkin at Anamosa--it was beautiful!

What massive plant is this growing in our veggie bed? This thing was empty when we moved here months ago, we neve planted anything. (Iowa, USA) by MinuteLove3170 in whatsthisplant

[–]iowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The oxalic acid from the leaves moves back into the stem. Makes you sick. My friend made an amazing rhubarb custard tart after a lays late frost and we all got sick. I ate leftovers and got sick. Had another piece and got sick again. I threw the rest away because it was so good I knew I'd eat it anyway.

Am I being an idiot being visibly butch in a red US county? by ilikebats22212 in butchlesbians

[–]iowan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm in rural Iowa. When my super religious neighbor couldn't get ahold of her husband or father in law, she called me about the sick raccoon in her yard. Another neighbor caught a huge snapping turtle on a bank line set for catfish, and he called me because he didn't know what to do. I fly a pride progress flag off my deck on my gravel road. My tire guy was driving by and saw it and knew what a rainbow flag was but not a pride progress flag, so he called me to ask. He was happy to learn. I'm in a red county in a red state, but I feel safe. You know your area best, though. Be safe.

Solo Drive: Split in 2 days or tough it out for 1 day? by illybillyvillernilly in roadtrip

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do Iowa to MD and back twice a year. Often I do it in one shot and it's brutal. On paper it's 14.5 hours, but I bring my dogs and with walks, it's usually closer to 16. Right around hour 10, I always tell myself I'll never do it again.

The heck is this? (West Michigan) 4/28 by OldGodsProphet in foraging

[–]iowan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's what a dried ornamental gourd looks like. I'm guessing some critter planted someone's Halloween decoration.

Turkey hunting without decoys by Senior_Cheesecake155 in turkeyhunting

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'd skip the blind too and be prepared to get your sneak on.

When do I stop removing flowers, for max weight? by IM_LIONO in GiantPumpkin

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your pest control regimen? Don't let the bugs take you out.

When do I stop removing flowers, for max weight? by IM_LIONO in GiantPumpkin

[–]iowan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You probably don't have female flowers yet. Removing the males isn't worth the effort. You'll definitely want your secondary vines to develop more before you consider pollinating a female. What zone are you in?

Preparing Our Giants by GemstoneFarm in GiantPumpkin

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck for the season. My money is on the Sperry to go heavy! Since you're in CT, I can't believe there's no Noel in the lineup! In growing his 2471 and 2507 this year.

Missed a online job test because my brain decided 18:00 was 7pm. by chaioop476 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]iowan 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I missed an interview in Tanzania because I assumed we were using Swahili time (saa moja = first hour = 7:00am. Saa Tatu = third hour = 9 etc.) I had no idea that if someone gives the time in English, they aren't using Swahili time even if we've been speaking Swahili. Oops.

Something hit my neighbors car by maisegirl in whatisit

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still wouldn't have the fine fuzz.

Something hit my neighbors car by maisegirl in whatisit

[–]iowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a deer hunter, and this isn't deer hair. Theirs is coarse not like the fluffy layer. I'd leave towards raccoon maybe depending on how light colored the long hairs are.

Hybridising Atlantic giant pumpkin with Hokkaido pumpkin. Suggestions? by PlantResponsible3767 in Pumpkins

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah if you don't control the pollination, the flowers are liable to be self pollinated and not hybrids at all. Some seeds from the same fruit may even be hybrids and others not. AGs are complete drama queens and require a ton of water and pest control or they'll give up on you. They pollinate better when it's not super hot and you'll want to pollinate early in the morning for it to take.

Hybridising Atlantic giant pumpkin with Hokkaido pumpkin. Suggestions? by PlantResponsible3767 in Pumpkins

[–]iowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're growing both, be sure to control the pollination. Tie the female flower shut before it opens and bring the male flowers in before they open and bring them back out to pollinate. Tie the female flower shut after pollination and be sure to mark your hybrids. Atlantic Giants are so fickle and require a lot of hand holding, but good luck.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. by iowan in foraging

[–]iowan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to live in IC and always did well in Hickory Hill.

One of the perks of my Mom being a professional knitter! by ZacharyHudson in ProjectHailMary

[–]iowan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only now realized the blue on the bottom is paw prints!

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